MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s& n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under tray fiited
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear diff leaking
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine oil leak.
Front wipers slightly smearing.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Engine oil leak.
Front wipers slightly smearing.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer CV boots cracking / perished (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting splitting
Oil leak Diesel fuel smell under bonnet ()
Oil leak Engine oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)
suspect oil leak on engine
suspect oil leak on engine
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
o/s/r exhaust mounting rubber slightly split bolts to rear sub frame bush
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre cuts in side wall
rear tyres cuts in side walls
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre cuts in side wall
rear tyres cuts in side walls
front brake pads wearing low
oil leak on engine
rear brake discs corroding and braking up
slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer wall
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
front brake pads wearing low
oil leak on engine
rear brake discs corroding and braking up
slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer wall
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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VX53 OKD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 OKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VX53 OKD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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